Over the recent past, the concept of the Just Energy Transition has gained considerable momentum globally as countries urgently seek to balance action on climate change with socio-economic equity.
With South Africa's heavy reliance on coal for energy and jobs, the JET presents immediate business challenges and opportunities. The implications of JET for South African businesses and social and environmental aspects are discussed and explored within this article in that it will look at the main drivers of transition, risk, and opportunities that businesses might encounter and cover the actionable takeaways for navigation in this urgent and complex landscape.